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Taking the wheel | Ryan Seacrest to make 'Wheel of Fortune debut as new host tonight on KHOU 11

"I can't wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White," Seacrest said earlier.
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"I can't wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White," Ryan Seacrest said.

Ryan Seacrest will be making his debut as the new host of "Wheel of Fortune" Monday. This comes after longtime host Pat Sajak retired in June.

Sajak had hosted more than 8,000 episodes of the popular game show with Vanna White since 1981.

Seacrest will be joining White as the two forge ahead.

"I can't wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White," Seacrest said in a social media post when the news was first announced.

Seacrest previously served as co-host on "Live with Kelly and Ryan," and as host of "American Idol."

In a promotional video, Sajak gave his successor some insight on what to expect. 

"I think what you're going to enjoy most is meeting the players and getting to know the audience at home," Sajak explained. "People love this show...you're never going to find a better job and you're never going to find a better co-host."

"You both make it look so easy," Seacrest remarked. 

Watch "Wheel of Fortune" weekdays at 6:30 p.m. on KHOU 11.

   

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